The early American psychologist William James used the term 'stream of consciousness' to refer to the spontaneous flow of thoughts, images, sensations, and emotions that constantly assail us throughout the day. It is a kind of inner monologue--the chatter and twittering of the mind. Most of the time we are not really aware of our … Continue reading Taming Your Stream of Consciousness
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Calming Stress Through Meditation
Meditation is a practise of awareness, and the ability to be aware of the physical changes that occur when a person is stressed and begin to lower a person's stress levels. Meditation helps to relax the body, calm the mind, and create balance within the body. By calming the mind, the things that are seen as threats (that is, the things that cause stress) become easier to manage.